NATS Victoria Chapter

NATS Victoria Chapter Social corner for members of the National Association of Teachers of Singing/Victoria Chapter from Greater Victoria, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members in the United States, Canada, and over twenty-five other countries. Internationally, NATS is represented in Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Ko

rea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, with the number of countries growing every year.

NATS Victoria Chapter Meet and Greet10-11 am, Saturday Sept 20Yanik Giroux Performing Arts Studio, 131 Skinner St, Victo...
08/30/2025

NATS Victoria Chapter Meet and Greet

10-11 am, Saturday Sept 20
Yanik Giroux Performing Arts Studio, 131 Skinner St, Victoria, BC

Come meet other prospective members, learn about NATS and the upcoming regional conference here in Victoria this November! Our chapter meeting will commence at 11:00 following the meet and greet.

P.S. There will be coffee, tea and goodies!

I.C.V.T in Toronto was a blast!We never stop learning!Where will the next one be in four years? TBA...
08/06/2025

I.C.V.T in Toronto was a blast!
We never stop learning!
Where will the next one be in four years? TBA...

We're kind'a busy these days.Planning ahead, moving forward!
06/19/2025

We're kind'a busy these days.
Planning ahead, moving forward!

✨ Your NATS Boardβ€”hard at work, learning, planning, and dreaming together! πŸ’»πŸŽΆ

We’re kicking off the 2025 Annual Board Meeting with purpose and passion during our virtual synchronous sessions, this week. πŸ’‘

From big ideas to detailed strategies, this incredible team is shaping the future of vocal education and advocacy.

πŸ—³ Roll call: We’re signed in and showing up!

06/08/2025

It's HERE! It's HERE!
Welcome to the Northwestern Regional Conference 2025, November 8-9 in Victoria!
I've been working hard these past two months to put all the pieces together to create the perfect weekend for learning, yes, but also for some fun!

Full conference open to all NATS members.
Some sessions, including both masterclasses, open to students, teachers and community singers!

Please view and SHARE our Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/16pAbjdzFt/

For all conference information, schedule, speakers and registration, please visit our Conference Hub on our https://www.northwesternnats.com/nw-regional-conference-2025.html

05/09/2025

Pacific Opera Victoria is holding auditions for two young singers to play Miles and Flora in our upcoming October 2025 production of The Turn of the Screw by Benjamin Britten.

This is a rare opportunity to perform alongside professional artists and the Victoria Symphony on the Royal Theatre stage.

We're looking for performers who:
βœ”οΈ Have stage experience
βœ”οΈ Can memorize music and movement
βœ”οΈ Have sung solo repertoire
βœ”οΈ Love storytelling and performance
🎀 All genders encouraged to apply!

πŸ“ Learn more and apply: pacificopera.ca/about-us/careers-auditions

Help us find our Flora and Miles!

Dear Victoria members,You will receive the official invite in your inbox, but thought I would share it here as well.This...
04/14/2025

Dear Victoria members,

You will receive the official invite in your inbox, but thought I would share it here as well.

This is a quick 5-questions survey regarding the feasibility of our upcoming NW Regional Conference in Victoria BC that's already in the work, facing the recent political changes affecting our region's activities on either side of the border.
It also affects our Regional NATSAA competition.

Thank you all for your input that will help us in making the best decisions for all!

Yanik

PS... Should the event go ahead, we will need all our Canadian members to participate to make this a successful event!!! :)

Thank you for taking the time to answer the short following 5 questions regarding the planning and feasibility of our biannual Northwestern Regional Conference planned for November 8-9 in Victoria BC, along with NATSAA on Friday November 7. The current plan is: Friday November 7: NATSAA, Auditions 1...

πŸŽ™ 10th Annual Northwest Voice: The Art and Science of the Performing Voice ConferenceπŸ“… April 25–26, 2025 | Seattle, WA🌟 ...
03/26/2025

πŸŽ™ 10th Annual Northwest Voice: The Art and Science of the Performing Voice Conference

πŸ“… April 25–26, 2025 | Seattle, WA

🌟 Keynote Speakers Include:

Ingo Titze – Acclaimed voice scientist
Lucian Sulica – Renowned laryngologist
Leda Scearce – Clinical singing voice specialist
Kevin Wilson – Nationally respected pedagogue and masterclass presenter
This is a truly interdisciplinary conference bringing together voice teachers, singers, SLPs, laryngologists, and researchers for two powerful days of exploration, insight, and connection.

🎟 Early-Bird Registration – Now through April 1!

Teachers & Performers: $125
SLPs (with CEUs): $150
Students: $25
πŸ”— Register now at northwestvoice.org and don’t forget to add a reception ticket!
πŸ—“ FINAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCED!
πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to our selected presenters!
πŸŽ‰ 10th Anniversary Reception Celebration

πŸ“ Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall (UW campus)
πŸ“… Friday, April 25 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Enjoy a buffet, live music by registrants, and a cash bar.
🎟 Tickets: $15 (available during registration)
⚠️ Reception is for registered attendees only. Seating is limited.
πŸ—“ Reception Ticket Deadline: April 10

πŸ’¬ Join us in Seattle to celebrate a decade of vocal artistry, science, and collaboration.

https://www.northwestvoice.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJRGm9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUgfuRK61b5ZF1h4ZsU0cjx8Sk9wcLFu1cGwDTCvjBQHajBbIsTDjFSRJA_aem_rRmd0PL3Qxo2x7xsD4yZtw

The Journal of Singing is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief.
02/13/2025

The Journal of Singing is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief.

Category: Other State/Province (or you can select Remote): remote, Remote Position: Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Singing Deadline: February 19, 2025 Posted: January 28, 2025

Thank you to those who came to the meeting today.I'm happy to pass on my Chapter President hat to Adam.But don't worry, ...
01/26/2025

Thank you to those who came to the meeting today.
I'm happy to pass on my Chapter President hat to Adam.
But don't worry, I'll still be around to poke at you as your NorthWestern Regional Governor! :)

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